The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Entries from December 2013

Armed robbers sought

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in Top Stories

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

On Tuesday December 4, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. deputies responded to an armed robbery at Merry Brook Grocery located at 2928 Williamson Road Griffin, Georgia. [Full story »]

Boyd Scarbrough

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Walter Geiger

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

Mr. Boyd Scarbrough, age 97, of Zebulon, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Dec. 7, 2013, at his home. [Full story »]

Lucilla Rawsaw Harris

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

Mrs. Lucilla Rawsaw Harris of Atlanta passed Nov. 30, 2013. [Full story »]

Sheriff's Report

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Walter Geiger

in Crime and Arrests

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

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Between Monday, Dec. 2, and Monday, Dec. 9, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Public Notices

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Staff Writer

in Public Notices

Wednesday, December 11. 2013

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Huge meth bust nabs locals

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Walter Geiger

in Top Stories

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

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A huge, multi-jurisdictional investigation into methamphetamine production and distribution has resulted in numerous arrest including those of alleged local drug dealers. [Full story »]

Christmas Wish: Use fines to help needy

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

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By Melanie Sutton

By now, most of the community has heard about the senior prank that took place a few months back. [Full story »]

Story time, Santa visit Dec. 14

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

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Santa’s visit to Zebulon will include a trip to the J. Joel Edwards Public Library Saturday, Dec. 14. The holiday program will begin at 1 p.m. with a fun-filled story program with Rosemary Bunn, followed by an appearance by Santa himself. [Full story »]

George E. Arko

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Staff Writer

in Death Notices

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

Mr. George E. Arko, age 73, of Trenton, Mich., entered into rest on Dec. 7, 2013. [Full story »]

Teens send Letters to Troops

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Rachel McDaniel

in Food and Features

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

The Pike County High School Teen Republicans held a Sending Letters to the Troops drive in November. More than 100 PCHS students submitted their letters. [Full story »]

Turkey shoot set for Dec. 14

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Tuesday, December 10. 2013

American Legion Post 197 will host a Turkey Shoot fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at 2616 Old Meansville Road. [Full story »]

A preview of the 12.11.2013 edition of The Journal Reporter

Posted by

Walter Geiger

in Email Headline Preview

Monday, December 9. 2013

Christmas calories:
Donuts with Santa event set for Dec. 21 at senior center.

Lighting of Concord:
Santa Claus brings smiles to kids of all ages at annual event.

Turkey shoot:
American Legion invites you to test your marksmanship and win a turkey Dec. 14.

A touch of home:
PCHS Teen Republicans send Christmas letters to troops stationed abroad.

Bright Ideas:
Pike teachers reap windfall from Southern Rivers Energy Trust.

Animal control ordinance postponed

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Monday, December 9. 2013

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Pike County commissioners voted 4-1 to postpone the second reading of an animal control ordinance at their Tuesday, Nov. 26 meeting. Chairman Briar Johnson opposed the postponing the issue. The board will vote on the second reading again at their Wednesday, Dec. 11 meeting which starts at 9 a.m. [Full story »]

PCHS moves to tough AAAA region

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Monday, December 9. 2013

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Beginning next week, Pike athletic teams will move to Class AAAA and into a very tough region for sports.

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Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Dec. 8

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Rachel McDaniel

in Top Stories

Friday, December 6. 2013

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, which unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and grandchildren who died too soon, will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at Center Point Church in Griffin. [Full story »]